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October 5, 2022

Accor Sells Headquarters in Paris for 465 Million Euros

Accor has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with the Valesco Group to sell its Paris headquarters, the Sequana Tower, for 465 million euros ($461.2 million).

HotelNewsNow

Development Pipeline

October 4, 2022

edyn Announces Landmark Paris Development For Locke

edyn, the hybrid hospitality pioneer revolutionising the extended stay sector, has today announced the expansion of its lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke into Paris. The acquisition of a historic property in the city's fifth arrondissement will be followed by its development into a 145 key boutique aparthotel, due to open in 2024.

Locke

Press Release General Management

Appointment

October 3, 2022

Sébastien Antoine has been appointed as General Manager at Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Ile

Sébastien Antoine joined the Accor group in 2013, in a program dedicated to the "school of excellence" brand, which trains the managers of tomorrow in excellence.

Accor

Strasbourg, France

Development Opening

September 30, 2022

TRIBE opens its second hotel in Paris

TRIBE is a new kind of hotel. One that responds to the desires and aspirations of today's traveller. A sophisticated, daring and design-focused brand, TRIBE reinvents the codes of the hotel industry with a redesigned high-end experience at the right price.

TRIBE

Courbevoie, France

September 28, 2022

EQ Group and Eternam have acquired the Courtyard by Marriott Paris Arcueil Hotel

With more than 5,000 keys across Europe, EQ Group strengthens its position in Paris where the group already has six hotels. Namid Mangalji, Senior Managing Director and Co-Founder of EQ Group says, “This acquisition reinforces our conviction in the strong underlying fundamentals of the Paris hospitality market which has experienced tremendous growth in 2022. We are excited to partner with Eternam to unlock value through a strategic renovation of the asset." The asset will represent the 5th Marriott branded hotel for EQ, who have a strong working relationship with Marriott International.

EQ Group

Press Release Human Resources

September 27, 2022

Luxury Hotelschool Paris Invests in the Future of Recruitment for the Luxury Hotel Industry

Luxury Hotelschool Paris, an international management school dedicated to the luxury hotel industry, unveils its ambitions for the new academic year and announces the appointment of Marie-Amélie de Leusse, President of Rémy Cointreau as head of its Strategic Board.

Luxury Hotelschool Paris

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External Article Markets & Performance

September 26, 2022

Free-Spending American Tourists Are Pushing Paris Hotel Prices Up, Up, Up

One of Paris’s most expensive hotel suites just got even pricier. A night in the top suite at the Bristol, one of the city’s famed palace hotels, has risen by €5,000 ($4,990) as American tourists, traveling with their strong dollars, have returned en masse to the French capital.

BloomBerg.com

Development Opening

September 21, 2022

Ennismore Reaches Major Milestone With The Opening Of Its 100th Property

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company globally, is delighted to announce it has reached a significant milestone in its journey with the opening of its 100th property, cementing its position as a leader in lifestyle hospitality. The 100th property, the flagship SO/ Paris, officially opened its doors this September.

So/

September 12, 2022

Two New Members Join Relais & Châteaux

Their history, cultural heritage and exceptional devotion to the art of living have won over Relais & Châteaux, which warmly welcomes these two new properties in France.

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Tambourine

September 6, 2022

onefinestay launches exceptional new stays in Paris

onefinestay, the leading luxury private rental brand offering the world’s finest homes and service, re-launches its Paris Home Collection, unveiling new stays in the finest addresses within the City of Light. From opulent townhouses to sleek, light-filled lofts, each home has been carefully chosen for its exceptional style, character and only prime locations—inviting families and groups of friends to find their home-from-home in the French capital.

Accor

Opinion Article General Management

August 31, 2022

Key Hotel Lease Legal Issues in France Today

French hotel leases and contract law governing hotels constitute essential legal and economic stakes for a hotel business in France. The country is, in fact, home to over 17,000 hotels, many of which are operated under commercial leases. For owners and tenants, the legal and economic challenges associated with hotel leases are crucial, especially when the hotel under operation is their main asset.

By Christopher Boinet and Anne Epinat

Press Release Human Resources

August 2, 2022

According to WTTC, more than 70,000 vacancies in Travel & Tourism threaten France’s economic recovery

A new study by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the recovery of France’s Travel & Tourism is at risk as more than 70,000 jobs remain unfilled across the country.

WTTC

Press Release Sales & Marketing

June 20, 2022

FirstName - French Alboran Group Launches Its Own Feel Good Hotel Brand

FirstName is a state of mind. The expression of FEEL GOOD embodies generous and benevolent places which cultivate common sense, joie de vivre, freedom, humor and sharing. An experience of beauty and overall well-being. And a new way of experiencing the hotel today and tomorrow.

Alboran Hotels & Hospitality

Opinion Article Markets & Performance

June 7, 2022

Paris Hotel Market: A Spectacular Start to the Recovery

Tourism in Paris was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions, at a time when the market was recovering from terrorist attacks (2015/16), the yellow-vest movement (2018/19) and transportation strikes (2019). However, the strong government support combined with the city’s worldwide appeal have resulted in a dynamic rebound for the tourism sector.

By Sophie Perret and Mathilde De Bona

June 7, 2022

Paris hotel sector set for impressive early post-COVID recovery

Strong support from the French government combined with the continued worldwide appeal of Paris has resulted in a dynamic rebound for the city’s tourism sector post pandemic, ensuring its lead is maintained as one of the most desirable destinations for hotel investors, according to Paris – A Spectacular Start to the Recovery, our latest Market Pulse.

HVS

June 7, 2022

Experimental Group acquires two hotels in Biarritz, on the south west coast of France

Experimental Group, the French-born contemporary hospitality group, has acquired two hotels, The Regina and Le Garage, in the coastal town of Biarritz, in the Basque region. The group continues its expansion into Europe and the US, after it announced a €350 million investment earlier this year.

Experimental

Press Release Human Resources

June 6, 2022

Forbes Travel Guide Announces The Center For Service Excellence (France)

Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”)—the global authority on service excellence—today unveiled the Center for Service Excellence, a one-of-a-kind corporate retreat and learning experience in southwest France.

Forbes Travel Guide

May 25, 2022

France’s Travel & Tourism could surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the Travel & Tourism sector in France will propel the national economic recovery and could even surpass pre-pandemic levels next year, when it is projected to rise 2.2% above 2019 levels.

WTTC